Another loss from the decline in the pro scene. Generations ago, Brian could've tried pairs as a pro, right? Well, I guess he can do group numbers in a show but it's not the same. Come back, Brian, come back...

An interesting new couple could be Simon Shnapir and Ashley Cain, Simon has the height for Ashley. I would love to see that. Do not know if it wold work but could be interesting

I'd love to see Cain back in pairs since I think that was where she truly shined. His team should absolutely call her. They should also, if Coughlin is really done, reach out to Caydee Denney. I can't stand her skating but she's been successful on PCS even with her obvious limitations, can land stuff and jumped right to the top of US pairs once before with a new partner who was US champion with someone else the prior year. I loved C/S, hated D/C but I feel bad for him with Marissa ending a partnership he wanted to keep going so I hope he can do well. And I think Denney may be a solid bet.

I hope he doesn't pair up with Leng- she's lovely but she's also not the most exciting performer and I think he needs a more dynamic partner with star quality. Same goes for Lindsay Davis who had two uninspiring partnerships with a former National champion and a former Olympian. The reason C/S worked despite the height difference was because she was a total star and he showed her off really well. While finding another Marissa will be hard, he does need to get someone with a certain charisma.